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Your Health

November 21

Taking Antibiotics Won't Cure Colds Or Flu | Smart Parenting

Know the difference between a viral and bacterial infection

Antibiotics are one of the greatest inventions of our time. However, in a multi-country survey by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2015 involving close to 10,000 respondents, it was discovered that there is poor awareness on the proper use of antibiotics,
Health & Nutrition

January 24

Pregnancy and Antibiotics Safety and Catgories

Plus, get to know the categories that help clinicians determine which pills are safe for pregnant women.

Because pregnancy brings a lot of changes in a woman's body, expectant women are not exempt from infections or illnesses. Thus, their ob-gyn may need to prescribe them medications, even antibiotics to improve their conditon.This may sound worrisome to someone who needs
Your Kid’s Health

May 26

6 Important Things to Remember When Giving Medicine to Your Baby

Here's a list of things to ask the doctor while you're still at the clinic

Giving kids too much or too little medicine can lead to serious side effects. A study published in the journal Pediatrics in 2016 showed that four out of five parents unintentionally give their child the wrong dosage of medication with some giving twice
Your Kid’s Health

April 12

Your Baby's Poop May Hold the Secret How to Develop a Strong Immune System

There are three factors that could be killing good bacteria, and the clue is in baby poop.

Moms are obsessed with baby poop, not because of how messy and stinky it is although it can be, er, intense. But poop, from its color to its consistency, tells a lot about your baby's health (and ours as well but that's
Your Health

June 21

Why We Need to Stop Self-Medicating With Antibiotics

It can lead to more serious illness and complications without a doctor's prescription.

When a doctor prescribes antibiotics to a patient with bacterial infection, he couples it with strict advice not to skip a dose and to complete the prescribed amount of doses. What is this for? It makes sure the patient completely recovers and,
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July 3

Antibiotics Could Have Unwanted Long Lasting Effects, Says Study

Repeated rounds could disrupt gut bacteria, cause unwanted weight gain and odd bone growth

Photo Source: everydayfamily.comAntibiotics can affect a child’s early development and can potentially cause unwanted long-term effects, says a recent study. Researchers from the NYU Langone Medical Center used very young mice to study the effects of antibiotics during early development. Disruption of
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October 14

Going Natural: 7 Health Questions Answered

Regain your health the natural way with our expert's advice.

In this modern day and age, going back to basics is all the rage. Pediatrician and natural-medicine practitioner Cricket Palanca-Chen, M.D., fields some of your FAQs. 1. “Are there natural remedies for some illnesses common in children?”It’s a misconception that cough, fever,
Baby

February 9

We Want To Know! 5 Baby Care FAQs Answered

From ear piercings, pooping to breastfeeding, here are 5 questions every parent wants answered when it comes to taking care of baby.

If there’s one thing I know about raising kids, it is this: There are still a lot of things I don’t know. What was true yesterday may not be as relevant today. For instance, I used walkers on all my four children.
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September 24

Respiratory Etiquette, Antibiotics and Safe Medication

Want to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases at home and medicine resistance? Read this article to learn more.

Respiratory Etiquette: Keeping Infectious Diseases At Bay Do you know your respiratory etiquette? It includes simple actions and basic good health manners to prevent the spread of disease, says Luningning Villa, M.D., medical specialist IV of the Department of Health’s National Center
Health & Nutrition

April 12

Is it okay for me to take antibiotics?

Read on to find out what's safe and what's not when it comes to taking antibiotics while pregnant.

This will primarily depend on the type of antibiotic you intend to take, the prescribed dose, and how long and in which trimester you’re going to take it. There are antibiotics that are generally considered safe to take throughout pregnancy, such as

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